Just like with so many versions of Immodium...major bummer.Hugs,
Carrie
Lomotil allergen warning....
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Lomotil allergen warning....
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but according to two different Pharmacist in our area, there are now no versions of Lomotil or generic Lomotil that do not contain dairy. Just like with so many versions of Immodium...major bummer.
Hugs,
Carrie
Just like with so many versions of Immodium...major bummer.Hugs,
Carrie
Hey there...
Sorry I haven't been around much, I read post daily...just been to busy to do much posting...DH is still not in remission even though we maintain a strict GF, SF, DF diet.... he had started back on Lomotil, hence the finding out that it now all contains dairy...as far a Immodium containing dairy, not all of it has it, Immodium chewable don't, and some private brands don't, you have to look at each one...and don't trust that they won't change their formula...cannot trust these drug companies as far as you can throw them...
My old mare is doing good for the time being, hopefully we will get her through winter and she can enjoy the warm weather coming...life with old horses and old dogs, just trying to keep the four legged family members happy and healthy is a full time job..
Hugs,
C
Sorry I haven't been around much, I read post daily...just been to busy to do much posting...DH is still not in remission even though we maintain a strict GF, SF, DF diet.... he had started back on Lomotil, hence the finding out that it now all contains dairy...as far a Immodium containing dairy, not all of it has it, Immodium chewable don't, and some private brands don't, you have to look at each one...and don't trust that they won't change their formula...cannot trust these drug companies as far as you can throw them...
My old mare is doing good for the time being, hopefully we will get her through winter and she can enjoy the warm weather coming...life with old horses and old dogs, just trying to keep the four legged family members happy and healthy is a full time job..
Hugs,
C
Carrie,
I just wanted to thank you again for the info on imodium and dairy. It has made a HUGE difference to be on the real Imodium AD. It is much more expensive but it works. The generic version gave me D, gas, bloating, and stomach pain ( think it was gas because Gax X helped with the pain). The funny thing is that I had a hydrogen breath test for lactose intolerance and it was negative. Now, I am assuming it was the lactose in the generic imodium that caused the problems, maybe it was something else. But within 24 hours all the gas, bloating and liquid D was gone. I am not having normal BMs but it is not liquid anymore. I was on 8 pills a day (Dr's orders) but I have cut down to 6. My mouth and throat were so dry I could hardly talk. I am still somewhat dry but much better. Thanks again.
Pat
PS: I am also GF, DF, SF and pretty much fructose free. I am hoping that eventually the diet will kick in and I won't need the Imodium at all.
I just wanted to thank you again for the info on imodium and dairy. It has made a HUGE difference to be on the real Imodium AD. It is much more expensive but it works. The generic version gave me D, gas, bloating, and stomach pain ( think it was gas because Gax X helped with the pain). The funny thing is that I had a hydrogen breath test for lactose intolerance and it was negative. Now, I am assuming it was the lactose in the generic imodium that caused the problems, maybe it was something else. But within 24 hours all the gas, bloating and liquid D was gone. I am not having normal BMs but it is not liquid anymore. I was on 8 pills a day (Dr's orders) but I have cut down to 6. My mouth and throat were so dry I could hardly talk. I am still somewhat dry but much better. Thanks again.
Pat
PS: I am also GF, DF, SF and pretty much fructose free. I am hoping that eventually the diet will kick in and I won't need the Imodium at all.
Pat,
That's certainly good news. As long as you've been searching for a solution, any improvement is worth celebrating.
I hope that you continue to improve.
Tex
That's certainly good news. As long as you've been searching for a solution, any improvement is worth celebrating.
I hope that you continue to improve.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
More hidden allergens....here is an answer from Walgreens. No wonder DH had not been doing well since starting these quite some time ago... 
We just can't seem to get rid of all the soy lurking everywhere...
C
Carrie, I am in receipt of your inquiry, specific to Walgreens Anti-Diarrheal Softgels. Per the Director of Technical Services:
1) The softgels are free of milk and gluten.
2) The softgels are coated with Soy lecithin that’s used to polish the softgels. After polishing, the softgels are dried and buffed, but a trace amount of Soy Lecithin is left on the softgels. Depending upon a person’s sensitivity to Soy he or she may or may not be affected.
We thank you for your patronage.
We just can't seem to get rid of all the soy lurking everywhere...C
Carrie, I am in receipt of your inquiry, specific to Walgreens Anti-Diarrheal Softgels. Per the Director of Technical Services:
1) The softgels are free of milk and gluten.
2) The softgels are coated with Soy lecithin that’s used to polish the softgels. After polishing, the softgels are dried and buffed, but a trace amount of Soy Lecithin is left on the softgels. Depending upon a person’s sensitivity to Soy he or she may or may not be affected.
We thank you for your patronage.
Carrie,
The lobbyists working for the soy industry don't miss a trick, do they. They definitely earn their money. It's a shame we can't afford to hire them to lobby to get soy out of everything.
Thanks.
Hugs,
Tex
The lobbyists working for the soy industry don't miss a trick, do they. They definitely earn their money. It's a shame we can't afford to hire them to lobby to get soy out of everything.
Thanks.
Hugs,
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
The sad thing is, soy is one of the major allergens that is supposed to be reported on all food labels. Unfortunately, our, (I started to say "dumb-ass", but let's be gracious, and just say "less than swift"), legislators, always fail to include pharmaceutical products in the updated laws, so pharmaceutical labels continue to be exempt, and they are chock full of landmines for people with allergies/intolerances.
Why should drugs, supplements, etc., be the riskiest products on the market, for people with allergies and intolerances? Something is very wrong with that picture.
Hugs,
Tex
Why should drugs, supplements, etc., be the riskiest products on the market, for people with allergies and intolerances? Something is very wrong with that picture.
Hugs,
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
They are not the sharpest crayons in the box to allow this to keep happening...it is just very sad that no one seems to be watching out for the public...
We are now going through every ingredient in every drug and supplement he takes, trying to figure out where else we are getting hit...The never ending battle...
Hugs,
C
We are now going through every ingredient in every drug and supplement he takes, trying to figure out where else we are getting hit...The never ending battle...
Hugs,
C
Carrie,
You win the "detective-of-the-year" award! No kidding. Thanks for all of the info you provide. I have always tried to get by with no pills/herbs/supplements of any kind (other than vitamin D) just for this very reason.
Old dogs.....sigh. Aren't they wonderful? Mine will be 13 next mo. and still has his super golden spirit. Doing well enough on Rimadyl and Cosequin (glucosamine/chondroitin sulfate) to be able to swim in the stream several times a week!
Pat - so happy to hear the encouraging news.
Love,
Polly
You win the "detective-of-the-year" award! No kidding. Thanks for all of the info you provide. I have always tried to get by with no pills/herbs/supplements of any kind (other than vitamin D) just for this very reason.
Old dogs.....sigh. Aren't they wonderful? Mine will be 13 next mo. and still has his super golden spirit. Doing well enough on Rimadyl and Cosequin (glucosamine/chondroitin sulfate) to be able to swim in the stream several times a week!
Pat - so happy to hear the encouraging news.
Love,
Polly
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Hi there,
We may eventually have to buy everything from a compound pharmacist, before it's all over. May as well find some/one in your area now in case something comes up later.
We have found that the pharmacologist at the hospital can be very helpful when trying to find out what's in things (allergens), if you ever need to go that route for any reason. You might want to find out now who that would be in a hospital near you, or perhaps your family doc would be able to contact him/her for you when something is prescribed.
I need to make a new post on a couple of supplements I've recently found that may help some people.
Yours, Luce
We may eventually have to buy everything from a compound pharmacist, before it's all over. May as well find some/one in your area now in case something comes up later.
We have found that the pharmacologist at the hospital can be very helpful when trying to find out what's in things (allergens), if you ever need to go that route for any reason. You might want to find out now who that would be in a hospital near you, or perhaps your family doc would be able to contact him/her for you when something is prescribed.
I need to make a new post on a couple of supplements I've recently found that may help some people.
Yours, Luce